Photo by SANDI FAHY
The First Nighters will kick off a new season on March 15 with the first of two Gala Champagne Premiers to benefit the Francis Wilson Playhouse in Clearwater. A champagne reception with hors d'oeuvres and an opportunity to win drawing is scheduled at 7 p.m. The curtain will rise at 8 p.m. The musical "Oliver!" (book, music and lyrics by Lionel Bart) will be produced by special arrangement with Tams Witmark Music Library, Inc. Directors are Jason Fortner and James Grenelle. Mark Jelks is musical director. The First Nighters, a dedicated group of women who believe that a live theatre experience should be a very special occasion, invite you to join them and other theatre afficionados at the Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 Seminole St., for this event. Donation is $25 per person. Caught on camera at a recent planning session at the theatre are First Nighters (from left) Anna Prestel, Pat Geyer, Ducky Dealy, Janet Whalon, Patti Baldwin, Anita Johnson, Evelyn Shambaugh, Stella Coe, Kay Slade, Sophie Kovarick, Ann Shortway, Ruth Padrone and Harriet Marlowe. Baldwin is president of the group. Call the box office at 446-1360 for more information. Hours are 1:30-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
